[Dave Hagan]

I am giving it a twirl, Byzantium...

What do you think will be announced at the Apple "One More Thing..." press event Wednesday, October 12th at 1:00 P.M. EDT/10:00 A.M. PDT?

[losslesshead]

I am going for an updated PB G4. Mainly because I think there won't be an iPod update. If there was an iPod update it might ivershadow the nano.

[scratt]

I'm not playing unless I can choose more than one option....









And I don't mean all of the above!

[byzantium]

Maybe you can vote more than once on a different option? I dunno... there was no easy way to do a combination poll.

[krestfallen]

i'm going with the updated g4 as well because it sounds logical to me giving them a more recent update.
well apple... why can't you just announce things. many people will be very, very sad tomorrow if things won't happen like they hope to.

look at me...if there aren't any PB's tomorrow i'll start to cry, my girlfriend is pissed of because i'm crying all the time and i have to wait another few months...

[709]

Goddamn it, I thought I was posting in Dave's thread....

Anyways:

• Dual-core 8461D PowerBooks with HD 1920x1200 screen as a BTO on the 17".
• Newton v2 with H.264 video playback up to 720p.
• iPod Gen5 in aluminum casing. Silver and anodized black.
• Apple PVR with iTablet remote screen.
• Dual Dual-core G5 PowerMacs in new case. SATA II, PCI-e, etc., etc.
• 42" Apple Cinema HD Display - 3200x2000 resolution.

[Dave Hagan]

• Dual-core 8461D PowerBooks with HD 1920x1200 screen as a BTO on the 17". No dual-core. 7448 only
• Newton v2 with H.264 video playback up to 720p. No.
• iPod Gen5 in aluminum casing. Silver and anodized black. Likely
• Apple PVR with iTablet remote screen. No.
• Dual Dual-core G5 PowerMacs in new case. SATA II, PCI-e, etc., etc. Possible, but unlikely in new case
• 42" Apple Cinema HD Display - 3200x2000 resolution. Unlikely

[709]

Well I figured if I wished for everything I actually want, something would have to turn up. Right?

[Doxxic]

Where are the iTunes video rental combined with Airport XPress video as a poll option?

That's the only possible "One More Thing" I've heard about.

The options mentioned in the poll right now either aren't worth a "One More Thing" because they were expected without a red curtain invitation anyway, or they aren't interesting enough (Madonnano, iPod video).

[MCQ]

For all the hoopla on iPod video, no one's voted for it yet. And 3 have voted for a Madonna iPod nano. Interesting.

[Mugge]

Originally Posted by 709 Goddamn it, I thought I was posting in Dave's thread.... Anyways: Dual-core 8461D PowerBooks with HD 1920x1200 screen as a BTO on the 17". Newton v2 with H.264 video playback up to 720p. iPod Gen5 in aluminum casing. Silver and anodized black. Apple PVR with iTablet remote screen. Dual Dual-core G5 PowerMacs in new case. SATA II, PCI-e, etc., etc. 42" Apple Cinema HD Display - 3200x2000 resolution.

Mmmm delicious. I'd like to put the above on my christmas list. I Wonder if santa can afford all that?

[Mac+]

iPod G5 (40GB and 80GB a given in a sleeker design) - I have been a big proponent of the iPod getting video capabilities for ages (this is my most recent take on it) ... but not in the sense that it has a radical form factor alteration. If the iPod is given the capability to show QuickTime or iMovie content, then I would not be surprised. I *will* be surprised if Apple has "sured up" the back end with content providers though. If this is to be the case (content deals already done), then the rumor spreaders have officially been eradicated.

Updated Power Macs and PowerBooks seem inevitable ... even though I thought that would be very un-Apple like to relegate such an update to a "one more thing" announcement. Dual core on either line is special though. (Even though it frustrates me to say it - register my vote for a no G5 PowerBook also.)

Pink iPod nano - rumors hint at it ... I'm not convinced, but that is probably enough reason for it to occur.

Airport Express with video out - if not now, then obviously some time in the future.

Oh yeah, and whatever happened to Asteroid? (What was/is it exactly?)

[709]

Originally Posted by Mac+ Oh yeah, and whatever happened to Asteroid? (What was/is it exactly?)

This.

[powerbook911]

I'm not sure what the *big* thing at the event will be, but I think the following will happen:

Updated iPods, slightly smaller form factor, with larger capacities. Plus, the pink iPod Nano.

Updated Power Macs, Dual Dual machines.

Updates 15 & 17 inch Powerbooks - 7448 G4 Processor, 128MB VRAM standard, Higher Resolution displays (may call them Powerbook HD).

Sadly, I think my favorite, the 12-inch Powerbook will not be updated, and it may be phased out completely over a few months. I'm basing this on the ship times. I was going to get an updated 12-inch, but I guess I won't be now...

[Mac+]

709 - yeah, you mentioned that in the other thread from ages ago ... I was under the impression that Asteroid was an Apple product, not a 3rd party effort. Still, I could have been mistaken.

[709]

It was initially, but somewhere along the line they hooked up with M-Audio to produce it. A good move imo.

[edit:] Here's a news blurb from ars quoting The Mercury News. Whether or not this is *exactly* what Apple had in mind for Asteroid...we'll probably never know.

[krestfallen]

Originally Posted by powerbook911 Sadly, I think my favorite, the 12-inch Powerbook will not be updated, and it may be phased out completely over a few months. I'm basing this on the ship times. I was going to get an updated 12-inch, but I guess I won't be now...

That's also my thought / fear. The 12" is the perfect portable notebook.
It's a question if the powerbooks are getting an update, too.

We might see just better ipods that are able to play little movies. So much infos are rumored about the new ipod and so little infos about new macs.

[scratt]

I hope it does because my wife and I want a travel machine... But we want the latest model to be upgraded so we can pick up a cheap this gen model!!

[LudwigVan]

Originally Posted by powerbook911 Sadly, I think my favorite, the 12-inch Powerbook will not be updated, and it may be phased out completely over a few months. I'm basing this on the ship times. I was going to get an updated 12-inch, but I guess I won't be now...

How do you extrapolate the end of a PowerBook line from a fluctuation in the shipping times? For many, a slightly longer wait before an event such as tomorrow's bodes well for an update of some kind.

[mugwump]

I went with the updated Powerbooks, but this poll should include a "new mac product" option -- how about the famous AppleNova $1K Mac Desktop! Or the perennial SetTop Mac?

As an aside, I would enjoy a Mobile Darwin / Mobile X device, since Palm is going to Windows and no Mac friendly mobile OS will exist if it's a Windows Mobile world.
I would love to have Spotlight search on a mobile smartphone! I'd even take true multi-tasking, Safari mobile browser, Mobile Mail.app, etc.

[DMBand0026]

I have a 24 hour shift tomorrow with no access to the internet. Ugh, I have to wait until Thursday. Maybe I'll sell my iPod and get the new one.

[kscherer]

I only get one frickin' choice? What a load of garbage!

Most of that junk will happen.

[oldmacfan]

Originally Posted by DMBand0026 I have a 24 hour shift tomorrow with no access to the internet. Ugh, I have to wait until Thursday. Maybe I'll sell my iPod and get the new one.

No line at the station? I thought that would be mandatory by now.

[i_love_ipods]

Intriguing article.... http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/21...ts-apple-thing

[DMBand0026]

Originally Posted by oldmacfan No line at the station? I thought that would be mandatory by now.

We have one...they just don't like when we spend too much time (read: any time at all) on non departmental things. I might try to sneak a few minutes in though.

That article that I_love_ipods posted is just basically a bunch of industry analysts arguing about why a video iPod should or shouldn't happen. No big deal IMO.

[kcmac]

I don't think it's any of the above.

I am still betting on a device that replaces your cable box and allows for streaming, recording, etc. Something you could also plug your iPod into or extend your airport connection. Stream music, video. Hook up to your speakers. Record TV. Export files. Browse the internet. Widgets aimed at all of it. A true digital hub. Or at least a better shot at the beginnings of one.

[InactionMan]

Disappointment.

[kscherer]

Originally Posted by InactionMan Disappointment.

I don't think that's one of the choices, but I bet at least half the folks would agree with your assessment.

[oldmacfan]

FYI macbytes has a link to some online betting site that is taking wagers on "One more thing...".

[Meltedbutter421]

Originally Posted by mugwump I went with the updated Powerbooks, but this poll should include a "new mac product" option -- how about the famous AppleNova $1K Mac Desktop! Or the perennial SetTop Mac?

Im pretty sure they have a desktop already around $1K... i BELIEVE ... correct me if im wrong, theres something called an eMac... i know it sounds crazy but you should check it out.